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Ballpark Meat Franks, 15 Oz.
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Ballpark Meat Franks, 15 Oz.

BALL PARK
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
480mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz) sit in the refrigerated meat case alongside other branded hot dogs, bacon, and packaged lunch meats — often near grilling essentials like buns, condiments, and charcoal. Shoppers reach for them on warm-weather runs, last-minute weeknight dinners, and pre-game or tailgate stocking trips. The brand leans on classic American summer imagery and crowd-pleasing convenience; its marketing targets families, backyard hosts, and sports fans who want an approachable, familiar protein option. The label emphasizes taste and tradition rather than nutrition, with phrases about juiciness and “premium” flavor; it contains no organic certification and relies on modest ‘‘natural flavor’’ language rather than clean-label claims. Visually the package is a plastic vacuum-sealed pouch with the Ball Park logo and appetizing serving suggestions. Sensory expectations include a smooth, uniform, slightly springy texture and a tender, juicy bite that plumps when heated; flavor is savory with mild smokiness and a subtly sweet undertone from added corn syrup and flavorings. Typical rituals are grilling at a backyard BBQ, boiling for a quick weeknight meal, or assembling a chili dog at a game-day buffet — often topped with mustard, ketchup, cheese, onions, or chili. Processing context: this product is a reconstituted, highly processed meat product made from mechanically separated poultry and pork with multiple additives and preservatives to ensure shelf stability and consistent texture. It’s positioned as an easy, nostalgic staple rather than a health-forward item, designed for convenience, crowd appeal, and reliably familiar flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Mechanically, Separated, Chicken,, Pork,, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Potassium, Lactate,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less:, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Natural, Flavor,, Beef, Stock,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Maltodextrin,, Paprika, Extract,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains mechanically separated meat, multiple additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, flavorings, sweeteners) and is a reconstituted product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Ballpark Meat Franks, 15 Oz.

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 130 calories and 5 grams of protein per serving, they're a decent source of energy, but they do contain ingredients like corn syrup and sodium nitrite, which some folks prefer to avoid. Think of them as a fun treat rather than a daily staple — balance is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
backyard-bbq
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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